President Bola Ahmed Tinubu asserted Nigeria’s potential to fuel the world’s clean energy future with its high-grade lithium deposits during a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands in The Hague on Thursday.
Tinubu underscored his government’s dedication to fostering a conducive investment environment and pursuing mutually beneficial partnerships, particularly in the solid minerals sector.
“Recognising the global landscape, there exists significant potential for collaboration, particularly in solid minerals, where Nigeria boasts high-grade lithium deposits poised to drive the world’s clean energy agenda,” Tinubu remarked.
Highlighting Nigeria’s diversified opportunities beyond oil, Tinubu showcased the nation’s vibrant youth population as a vital workforce and market for international investors.
He emphasised the importance of nurturing domestic opportunities for Nigerian youth, thereby curbing irregular migration and fostering lawful migration beneficial to both Nigeria and Europe.
In matters of economic policy, Tinubu expressed confidence in his administration’s capacity to make tough decisions for Nigeria’s long-term prosperity, citing the resilience of Nigerians and the positive performance of the Nigerian currency.
The Prime Minister of the Netherlands commended President Tinubu’s economic reforms, which have bolstered international investor confidence in the Nigerian economy.
